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Sheema district inspector of Schools, Ssempa Muzafaru has vowed to scrap drunkard teachers in the district from payroll for failure to perform their duties.
Ssempa made the remarks while meeting primary Head teachers in the district for a meeting at district headquarters, intended to forge a way forward on how to improve pupil’s performance in the coming PLE exams.
He noted that some teachers spend most of their time in bars and fail to teach pupils which he says may lead to poor performance in the district.
Mujurizi Charles, the Sheema district UNATU chairperson said as teachers, leaders they condemn the habit of alcohol abuse and asked teachers to stop it.
Emyooga and Parish Development Model (PDM) savings and credit cooperative societies (SACCOs) in Ibanda Municipality have been encouraged to embrace technology to support their operations.
The call came after it emerged that only two of the 18 Emyooga SACCOS in the Municipality have at least one computer each, with the others still relying on paper records.
According to Stanbic Business Incubator’s business manager, Sheila Agaba, the SACCOs were operating ‘dangerously’ by relying on books and the analog systems of record keeping.
She said in case of fire outbreaks, or if the managers disappeared with the record books, all the SACCO’s information would be lost.
Agaba advised the SACCOs to deploy quality management information systems that provide accurate data and timely reports, among others.
She noted that proper and reliable documentation was also a key aspect of governance.
Grace Ngonzi, the chairperson of market vendors SACCOs in Ibanda town, supported the idea, saying that since last month when the group got a computer from the Microfinance Support Centre, it has eased operations like tracking members’ savings and compiling lists of borrowers.
Deo Tugume, the principal commercial officer Ibanda Municipality, encouraged the SACCOs to put in place necessary structures and facilities that will safeguard and support their operations.
This was on Wednesday afternoon during a financial literacy training workshop for Ibanda Municipality organized by Ibanda Community Organisation Network (ICON) with support from Stanbic Bank for Emyooga and PDM leaders at Ibanda University.
Bushenyi district has launched the rehabilitation of 16 water sources worth UGX 33.98 Million to extend safer and clean water to the residents.
In a function held at Nkoni two, in Karaaro, Kyeizooba sub-county, the Deputy RDC Bushenyi, Atuhaire Rosemary, called on local councils in the proximity where the rehabilitation works are to be done, to closely oversee the work being done for the contractor to produce standard work.
Additionally, Atuhaire warned parents to closely monitor the whereabouts of their children during the holiday and protect them from the deadly vice of homosexuality and other dangers.
The district Vice Chairperson, Peter Mugume Ndyahoza said that the 16 water sources to be rehabilitated were selected through the district council from among the many that need to be rehabilitated.
The water sources to be rehabilitated are the boreholes, shallow wells and protected springs which have spent long without operating.
Leaders of Emyooga and Parish Development Model (PDM) savings and credit cooperative societies (SACCOs) have been urged to embrace values and practices that can help to improve group’s performance and members’ financial situation.
Speaking during the financial literacy training of 200 Emyooga and PDM leaders from Ibanda Municipality, Stanbic Business Incubator business manager, Sheila Agaba said that the SACCO leaders should ensure accountability and openness, noting that these values were crucial for the survival and sustainability of the cooperatives.
Agaba pointed out that unethical practices and looking at the SACCOs as government projects will stifle their growth.
She said that it is crucial for them to design policies and guidelines that aim at building the groups and boosting the members’ financial standing.
Deo Tugume, principal commercial officer Ibanda Municipality, emphasized the need for necessary structures and facilities to safeguard the Emyooga and PDM SACCOs and also support their growth.
ICON vice-chairman, Justus Ahimbisibwe said the training sought to sharpen leaders in Emyooga and PDM with the necessary skills to perform their duties well, noting that learning how to handle money was crucial for community development.
Angelo Nsabimana, from the fishermen’s SACCO, appreciated the training saying it was timely and would help the leaders to do the jobs well, especially putting in place the requisite policies to support accountability and growth.
Ivan Tuhumweire, the head of Financial Fitness Academy at Stanbic Bank financial education said it is important for SACCOs to harness financial inclusion.
The training, held at Ibanda University on Wednesday afternoon was organized by Ibanda Community Organisation Network (ICON) with support from Stanbic Bank.
Residents of Nyaruzinga and Nyadozo in Bumbaire sub-county Bushenyi district have staged a demonstration by planting bananas in the middle of the road protesting the sorry state of Nyaruzinga-Bumbaire road.
Residents say that the most affected part is at border of Bushenyi Ishaka municipality and Bumbaire in Nyaruzinga Swamp where the culverts were washed away by the water.
Residents said they have on several occasions talked to leaders about state of road but have kept deaf ears and now over 5 vehicles were stuck in the road and they decided to plant bananas in the middle of the road to show their disappointment.
Jafari Basajjabalaba, the Bushenyi LC V chairperson apologized for delay but promised that the road will be worked upon staring next week.
Basajjabalaba said that more roads are impassible attributing the challenges to budget cuts on road funds noting that since government has increased money for road fund, they are going to work on the road immediately as an emergency.
Kyetume FC has been sanctioned for violation of Article 31 of the FUFA Competitions Rules and Regulations following acts of hooliganism in their FUFA Big League match against Kitara FC on 20th April 2023 at Nakisunga Saza Ground.
The FUFA Competitions Disciplinary Panel (FCDP) has sanctioned Kyetume FC as follows;
1. Kyetume FC loses the match mentioned herein above by forfeiture.
2. A suspended deduction of two points and two goals should Kyetume FC be responsible for acts of hooliganism again.
3. A Cash fine of UGX 1M and should be paid by 2nd May 2023
5. A four match suspension for each for two Kyetume FC players Oplot Solomon and Patrick Mubiru.
6. Should the club and the players fail to heed to the sanction above, the CDP shall be constrained to take stringent disciplinary measures against them.
Police in Mbarara district are investigating the disappearance of a senior one student of St Andrews secondary school Rubindi who went missing almost a month ago.
Samson Kasasira, the Rwizi region police spokesperson said that on 28th march, they received information that Devine Ainamani, a 14-year-old boy went missing from school and they have started investigations to trace his whereabouts.
Innocent Natukunda, the mother of Divine Ainamani said that on Holy Thursday, she went to school to pick her child for Easter holidays but unfortunately he was not traceable.
Natukunda attributed her son’s disappearance to the school administration’s negligence and being uncooperative in the search for the boy.
Didas Tabaro, the Mbarara district chairperson who is following up the matter also blamed the school administration for negligence.
Efforts to get a comment from school head teacher, Herbert Bayo were futile as he was not in office at the time our reporter visited the school and all phone calls went unanswered.
Ugandans have called upon government to increase the number of treated mosquito nets per household if they are to fight against the spread of malaria.
Speaking to journalists ahead of the commemoration of Malaria day on Tuesday, 25th 2023, a section of stakeholders noted that in the last distribution of mosquito nets, the government allocated 3 treated mosquito nets per household without considering the inhabitants.
Charles Mwebembezi, the village health team ward II said that despite government efforts to distribute treated mosquito nets, parents gave these nets to their school-going children which leaves the rest of family members sleeping without nets.
Mwebembezi also attributed this challenge to poor statistical data gotten from the local council leaders which leads to disparity during the distribution.
Evalisto Rwambuga, the speaker Bushenyi-Ishaka municipality attributed the rise of malaria cases to ignorance, saying although government distributed mosquito nets, people still use them to shade chicken.
Jennifer Kekimuri, a resident of St Kaggwa urged people to stop waiting for government to distribute the mosquito nets or misusing the nets given to them to prevent the spread of malaria.
World Malaria Day 2023 will be marked under the theme “Time to deliver zero malaria: invest, innovate, implement”
Residents of Ekitookye central cell, central division of Bushenyi Ishaka municipality have teamed up to work on the roads in their area which they say have become impassable.
Speaking to our reporter, residents said that they are fed up with being told by their local leaders that the government does not give them enough funds to repair or construct the roads.
Some of the residents said that they resolved to intervene after rains destroyed the road, making it impossible for people and vehicles to move despite their area being in the nose of the town.
Milton Mwebembezi, the LC1 chairperson Central cell said for so long, residents in the area have complained of poor roads, garbage and lack of street lights which has resulted in increased crime in the area as thieves waylay residents in dark areas and take away their belongings.
The Bushenyi-Ishaka municipality Member of Parliament, Derrick Kabuura has implored parents to invest in educating their children in order to transform their communities.
Kabuura noted that education is only way to eliminate wrong doers which will enable the upbringing of responsible citizens.
He made the remarks during the fundraising for the construction of the head teacher’s house and renovation of Rwatukwire primary school held at school premises in central division Bushenyi-Ishaka municipality.
Rev Didas Natweta, All Saints Greater Archdeacon asked the organizers, PTA and school administration to do the work expected and ensure accountability of people’s money as a way to inspire them to continue supporting the school.
John Nkamwehanga, the school head teacher said that the school’s structure got destroyed as a result of being incomplete and with this support raised; it is guaranteed that the school will be renovated.
Shilton Naturinda, the chairman organizing committee said that they have achieved their target and assured parents and well wishers that the money raised will be put to proper use.
